Taking a large amount of alcohol can increase acidity and cause acid reflux in the food pipe causing heartburn. This would decrease the effect of this drug and can aggravate your underlying condition.

Pregnancy

PROBABLY SAFE

Pentastar 60mg Injection is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

CAUTION

Pentastar 60mg Injection should be used with caution during lactation.
Breast feeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

Pentastar 60mg Injection may make you feel dizzy, drowsy or affect your vision. Do not drive until your vision is clear.

Kidney

SAFE

Pentastar 60mg Injection is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Pentastar 60mg Injection is recommended.However, the use of Pentastar 60mg Injection is not advised along with other medicines used for the treatment of Helicobacter Pylori infection.

Liver

Pentastar 60mg Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Pentastar 60mg Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Pentastar 60mg Injection, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

No, Pentastar is not an antacid, it belongs to a therapeutic group of drugs called proton pump inhibitors. It acts by decreasing acid secretion in the stomach while antacids neutralize the acid in the stomach and coat the stomach mucosa.

Pentastar should not be taken for a long time unless there is an indication for the medicine. Though generally safe, certain conditions like low magnesium levels and fractures are associated with long-term use. Consult your doctor before continuing the drug for a long time as you may need to get some tests done on a regular basis.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with ondansetron?

No relevant interactions have been reported between Pentastar and ondansetron. Consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with azithromycin?

No clinically relevant interactions have been reported between Pentastar and azithromycin so far. Consult your doctor before taking these drugs together.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with Ibuprofen?

There are no interactions reported between Pentastar and ibuprofen when used together. However, you must consult your doctor before taking them together.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with ranitidine?

Both Pentastar and ranitidine work by lowering the acid secretion in the stomach for stomach ulcers and heartburn. There are no interactions reported between ranitidine and Pentastar if used together. However, studies have also shown no additional benefit in using ranitidine along with Pentastar. Please Consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with amoxicillin?

No clinically relevant interaction has been reported between Pentastar Pentastar and amoxicillin. Please check with your doctor before taking these medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with antibiotics?

Various studies comparing the use of Pentastar while the patients were also taking different antibiotics revealed no clinically relevant interactions. However, always consult your doctor before taking Pentastar along with antibiotics.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with levothyroxine?

Absorption (time to reach blood) of levothyroxine may be delayed if it is taken with Pentastar. Consult your doctor before taking both the medicines together.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with other medications?

Pentastar can generally be taken safely with other drugs. But there are certain medications like anti-HIV drugs and anticoagulants which can have interaction with Pentastar and thus should not be combined or should be closely monitored when given together. Please consult your doctor if you need to take Pentastar with other medications.

Q. Can I take Pentastar with ciprofloxacin?

There are no interactions reported between Pentastar and ciprofloxacin. However, this does not mean interactions cannot occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Both diarrhea and constipation have been reported as a common side effects of Pentastar in children and in adults. Consult your doctor if you experience intolerable side effects while taking Pentastar.